The Poet and the PoemThe author summarizes his knowledge and lively opinions of the art, dealing with every aspect, from the moment of inspiration through the workshop labors, to publication and interpretation. |
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... turn the switch . Faith about poetry comes more easily , though . Thousands of people turn the switch every day producing writing ranged irregularly down the page , and preparing any captive reader with the proud preface that he never ...
... turn the switch . Faith about poetry comes more easily , though . Thousands of people turn the switch every day producing writing ranged irregularly down the page , and preparing any captive reader with the proud preface that he never ...
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... turning an intellectual corner , new green fields opening up before my eyes , when I discovered that writing was for life , not life for writing . But though I could turn that corner intellectually , it was too late to turn it in ...
... turning an intellectual corner , new green fields opening up before my eyes , when I discovered that writing was for life , not life for writing . But though I could turn that corner intellectually , it was too late to turn it in ...
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... TURN ing / and TURN / ing in the WID / en ing GYRE / I have provided a conventional analysis : the line consists of a trochee , iamb , pyrrhic , iamb and an anapest . ( An iambic line with only two iambs is not uncommon ; the first line ...
... TURN ing / and TURN / ing in the WID / en ing GYRE / I have provided a conventional analysis : the line consists of a trochee , iamb , pyrrhic , iamb and an anapest . ( An iambic line with only two iambs is not uncommon ; the first line ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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